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Network Rail to carry out pioneering autumn train braking trials
Network Rail are set to carry out experiments this autumn to trial new ways of braking designed to reduce delays for passengers caused by ‘leaves on the line’.
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UK Innovation Centre to be established for the world-wide rail industry
The new Innovation Centre will be dedicated to transforming how railway wheelsets and tracks are approached, developed and managed in the rail industry.
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Bogies and wheelsets: Expert panel
As part of our Bogies & Wheelsets In-Depth Focus, Global Railway Review asked our Expert Panel: To what extent do you think Industry 4.0 has impacted the maintenance, management and operation of bogies and wheelsets?
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Finding the right formula for bogies and wheelsets
Neil Dinmore, Principal Engineer Structures and Material at RSSB, explores how technologies from other industries could be transferred into the railway environment to help improve the lifecycle of bogies and wheelsets.
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ČD’s modern underfloor wheel lathe brings many benefits
In September 2018, the main railway operator in the Czech Republic, České dráhy (ČD) put into operation a modern underfloor wheel lathe at its maintenance centre in Prague. Designed to maintain wheels and brake discs for a variety of railway vehicles, the technical equipment is enabling maintenance activities to be…
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Advantages of complete motor wheelset supply
With 40 years of experience, CAF MiiRA has extensive knowledge in research, design, manufacture and maintenance of complete motor wheelsets, including gearboxes.
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Spanish rail industry contributes to future design of bogies and wheelsets
Component manufacturers representing the Spanish railway industry have recently developed cutting-edge bogie and wheelset technologies. Not only do these new advances help to improve the lifecycle of rolling stock, but they also contribute to reduced maintenance costs while increasing operational safety. Pedro Fortea, Director of Mafex – the association representing…
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Pioneers of wheelset solutions: GHH-BONATRANS at IWC 2019
GHH-BONATRANS is a Gold Sponsor at the 2019 International Wheelset Congress (16-20 June). During the event in Venice, Marcel Ujfaluši, Head of Business Development and Marketing, spoke to Global Railway Review about why it's important for them to attend.
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Interview spotlight: Marcel Ujfaluši, GHH-BONATRANS
Marcel Ujfaluši, Head of Business Development and Marketing at GHH-BONATRANS, explains how wheelset innovation can make freight transportation safer, more reliable, less noisy and more economic.
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LiTheS: CAF MiiRA’s innovative Light Thermo Stable wheel for rail freight
CAF MiiRA has been carrying out research that investigates the optimisation of low stress wheels for rail freight traffic, and the result is an innovative treadbraked wheel that will bring competition to future market needs.
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In-Depth Focus: Bogies and Wheelsets
There is now a greater need than ever to utilise innovative solutions to help improve the lifecycle of bogies and wheelsets – vital rolling stock components. This In-Depth Focus investigates the latest techniques available to the industry.
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Is there a place for robotics in the future of train maintenance?
Simon Jarrett, Engineering Assurance and Development Manager for UK train operating company Chiltern Railways, explores the application of robotics in rail maintenance activities and the potential impact they could have on efficiency and capacity.
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Siemens’ New Bogie Service Centre completes its 100th bogie
Siemens' New £8 million Bogie Service Centre completes servicing of its 100th bogie, four months after opening.
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TransContainer receives delivery of 60 flatcars on 25 tf bogies from UWC
Following the results of an open tender, United Wagon Company (UWC) has completed a contract for the delivery of 60 flatcars on bogies with enhanced axle load to Russia’s largest intermodal container operator, TransContainer. The cars are intended to carry heavyweight containers.
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New Stadler trains for Liverpool City Region reach important stage
Next stage in production of Stadler trains for Liverpool City Region successfully completed as client, Merseytravel, approves bogies.